Can court jurisdiction be lost if a debtor signed an arbitration rider in his foreclosure documents?

As an additional comment, the lawyer you hire may advise you that arbitration could be beneficial to you. It isn't always a win for the lender;...

I am in the arbitration process, representing myself; how much in damages I should ask for?

Echoing what Mr. Lawrence said, I'll point out that some people may infer that because arbitration is "less formal" than litigation there's less...

If someone could please help me, I need an answer before tomorrow. I have mediation tomorrow and need to know before hand

Given the time line you set forth, instead of posting a question you might consider using this site to search for an attorney in Minnesota in that...

Mediation did not resolve custody & child support. I'd rather hire an attorney vs pro-se.

Your scenario points out a reality about mediation: There must be cooperation and a willingness to resolve the disputed issues for it to result in...

In employment discrimination cases, your damages depend on what you have suffered, and that's a function, in part, of what your own salary or...

Credit card lawsuit filed + no summons so far + got a letter from a mediator + mediator or lawyer ??

From your question, it sounds like you owe the money; at least, you haven't said you don't. If you don't know which credit card company it is,...

Was there a duty to disclose?

Your friend's legal problem could involve a lot of details, including possibly the law of fraudulent concealment, and the right to rescind, just to...

Your question is a good example of the benefit of speaking directly to an attorney about the problem. An easy answer doesn't pop up, but with an...

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A contractor has breached a construction contract with us. Should we seek legal representation on what are our options?

Your scenario does not give details on how much it would cost to fix the construction problems. That's a key consideration, in many instances, as...

Dissatisfied with Home Repair

Attorneys Veler and Chapman have given good, detailed answers so I'll only try to supplement those with a practical point. The Right To Repair...